[+ obj] formal : to speak in an angry and critical way to (someone) — often + for ▪ She was rebuked [=reprimanded] for being late. ▪ The boss rebuked us for talking too much.
— rebuke noun, plural rebukes [count]
▪ He was stunned by the harsh rebuke from his father.
▪ He was stunned by the harsh rebuke from his father.





